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Welcome to Physical Education Class
Identify the Different Activities
The Philippine Folk Dance
“Tinikling”
INTRODUCTION
 Dance is the soul of one’s self that mirrors the
culture and tradition of the whole nation. Dances
are significant not only in developing one’s
culture and tradition, but also in describing a
person’s patriotism, nationalism, and love for the
country.
 Dance can be a great activity to help
improve your cardiovascular endurance. In
folk dance, there are a lot of dance to
choose from to help you improve your
cardiovascular endurance.
One of these dances is the dance Tinikling.
With its jumping, hopping, and upbeat
rhythm, it will surely make your heart skip
a beat.
Tinikling
Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance which originated
prior to Spanish colonialism in the area. The dance involves at
least two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on
the ground and against each other in coordination with one or
more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance.
Tinikling is a dance which originated from the province of Leyte.
The basic movements and steps of this dance were made by
imitating the movements of the Tikling birds (a bird with long
legs and a long neck) while playing in the rice fields and
jumping over tree branches.
The performers dance along the sides and
between two bamboo poles, about nine
(9) feet long, which are placed
horizontally on the ground.
 The poles are struck together in time to the
music. Skill is demonstrated in dancing
between the bamboos, and in keeping the feet
from being caught.
 Two (2) bamboo players sit opposite each other on the
ground holding the ends of the bamboo poles. Two pieces
of board or bamboo, about thirty (30) inches long and two
(2) inches thick, are placed under the poles, about one foot
from the ends.
 Costume: In the dance, the girls wear “Balintawak” or
Patadyong. The boys wear Barong Tagalog and long red
trousers with one leg rolled up. They dance barefoot.
Formation: Dancers stand at the left side of the
bamboo poles, girls in front facing the
audience.
 It is important to know the beat and measure
of a dance in order to follow its rhythm.
Dances have different countings and measures
of beats.
 Time Signature is a musical notation used to
specify how many beats are there in each measure.
The Tinikling dance, uses 3⁄4 time signature. It has
3 beats (counts) in every measure (1m).
The music of Tinikling dance is divided into two parts:
Music A uses counting 1, 2, 3 in every measure, while
Music B uses counting 1, 2 & 3 in every measure. The
Tinikling dance uses bamboo poles that are clasped
together to form a beat.
“BASIC STEPS OF
TINIKLING”
First Measure
 a. Hop on left foot outside (at
the left side) the bamboo poles
(count 1)
b. Hop on right foot between the
bamboo poles (count 2)
 c. Hop on the left on the same spot and raise
right foot, bend right arms upward about head
level and “kumintang” the hand
counterclockwise. Girls’ left hand holding the
skirt and boys’ left hand on waist.
Second Measure
 a. Hop on right foot outside (at the
right side) the bamboo poles (count
1)
b. Hop on left foot between the poles
(count 2)
 c. Hop on right foot on the same
spot, reverse hand positions (count 3)
CONCLUSION
The dance Tinikling greatly reflect the culture
and tradition of the Philippines not only
because it is a Philippine folk dance but
because it shows how happy and enjoying it
is to live in the country side.
 Tinikling is a viable dance which could improve the
health-related fitness of the performers in terms of
muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular
endurance and flexibility. Also, the dance could improve
skill-related fitness such as power, agility, balance and
coordination.
 Dancing does not only improve our
cardiovascular endurance, it also develops
muscular strength, muscular tone, and also
helps you manage your weight
 Tinikling not also develop cardiovascular endurance but
also develops hand coordination, agility, foot speed,
power, balance, reaction time, and rhythm. Since dancing
Tinikling is fun and enjoying, it is also a good stress
reliever and promotes fun and exciting experience.
LET’S EXPLORE AND
PERFORM!!
Here’s are the Guidelines in doing this
performance tasks:
1. Wear an improvised costume; if none, wear a complete PE
uniform or white T-shirt and jogging pants.
2. Use two pairs of bamboo poles or create/draw a two lines.
3. Use Tinikling music in performing the basic steps.
4. You need to perform them in 1 to 2 minutes.
ASSESSMENT:
Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the best
answer. Write the chosen letter on one
fourth sheet of paper.
1. The following are benefits of Dancing
Tinikling, except:

a. Improve eye sight

b. Manage your weight
c. Improve Muscle Tone
d. Cardiovascular Endurance
2. The following are examples of activities that
improve cardiovascular endurance, except:

a. Zumba
b. Jogging
c. Dancing
d. Playing Chess
3. The following are example of Skill-related
fitness developed in learning the dance tinikling,
except:

a. Power
b. Balance
c. Speed
d. Body Composition
4. The following are skills improved in learning
the dance Tinikling, except:

a. Agility
b. Rhythm
c. Running
d. Hand Coordination
5. These are locomotor movements used in
Tinikling.

a. Hopping, jumping, Turning

b. Hopping, Jumping, Walking
c. Jumping, Skipping, Turning
d. Hopping, Galloping, Jumping
6. Tinikling Dance improves ____________.

a. Flexibility
b. Muscular strength
c. Muscular endurance
d. Cardiovascular endurance
7. What makes Tinikling dance the best form
fitness regimen?

a. It improves muscle tone

b. It helps in weight management
c. It improves cardiovascular endurance
d. All of the above
8. It is a hand movement used in the dance
Tinikling.

a. Jaleo
b. Kewet
c. Kumintang
d. Hayon-hayon
9. The dance Tinikling is a dance from which
province?

a. Bicol
b. Leyte
c. Bohol
d. Samar
10. In the dance Tinikling, the Tikling refers to
which animal?

a. dog
b. fish
c. bird
d. crocodile
11. In the dance Tinikling, the dancers wear
patadyong or kimono, while the boys wear
Barong _____________.

a. Saya
b. Bisaya
c. Tagalog
d. Kamison
12. How many beats are there in a 3⁄4 time
signature?

a. one beat
b. two beats
c. three beats
d. four beats
13. In the dance Tinikling, Music B uses “and”
in the count. Where is the “and” located?

a. After ct. 1
b. After ct. 3
c. Before ct. 1
d. Before ct. 3
14. How many bamboo poles are used in the
dance Tinikling?

a. one bamboo pole

b. two bamboo poles
c. three bamboo poles
d. four bamboo poles
15. Why is it important to know the culture of the dance?

a. to learn patriotism
b. to know the background of the dance
c. to identify the significance of the dance in the culture
d. to learn more about the culture and tradition of the
Philippines
Assignment:
Directions: Answer the following
questions. Write your answer in
one whole sheet of paper.
1. Why is it important to know the
culture of the dance and where it
originates?
2. Will you consider dancing Tinikling to
further develop your fitness level?
3. As a Filipino, how will you promote
Philippine Folk dance in school and in
the home?
4. Can you consider Tinikling as a dance
that develops multiple skills? Why?
Thank You!